Agriculture & Technology

Agriculture & Technology

Agricultural technologies are often promoted as solutions to farmers’ challenges. Too often, they end up increasing corporate power and profits at the expense of farmers and the environment.

From toxic pesticides and genetically engineered crops to today’s AI-powered farming tools, new technologies can make farmers more dependent on corporate products and services. These technologies can also harm the environment and move faster than government oversight.

Friends of the Earth works to stop technologies that give too much power to a few corporations. We push for stronger safeguards, accountability, and public oversight of the food system. We believe farmers, workers, consumers, and communities should have a real say in how new technologies are developed and used to create a fair, healthy, and sustainable food system.